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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yewchieh:
Can you teach me step by step? On/Off button and Volume Up or Down? I tried but not working.... :(

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Try to get the APN from your network and add manually in APN setting in your phone....

I too have this issue when i flashed my Galaxy W with different ROM.....

Normally after add the APN it will works...

I guess the APN not setup properly when it auto download the setting...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yewchieh:
Also, i have sms and mms issue....

My msg will be separated if the phone number is with "+" and no "+"...

Example contact as below, anybody has any fix?

**msg and phone number removed for privacy issue**

As you can see both phone numbers are the same, the only diff is "+" and no "+"...

And both separated in diff thread...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gmincca:
Screenshot with ThL W8:

Press 'volume down' and 'power on' buttons together to take screenshot, works fine on mine.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yewchieh:
Got it thanks :victory:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryangb:
Got my THL W8 this week, just rooted it OK so that's good. (-:

Now I want to install GravityBox so I need a custom recovery. I've ID'd the build number (ThL_W8.JB2.HD.EN.COM.8P32_MT6589V1.0.4_20130510) and got the appropriate CWM build from here, and downloaded the USB VCOM drivers and SP Tool.

But when I plug the phone in, turned off, Windows (Vista Business) insists on going to Windows Update to look for drivers, doesn't find any of course - then instead of letting me point at a directory to install from, it simply disconnects the phone and metaphorically sticks its tongue out at me.

I guess I could try Windows 8.1 instead, but if anyone has any other suggestions how to get the drivers installed properly and the device recognised for SP Tool, I'd love to read them!

<edit>Argh! Solved it now, though I'm not sure exactly how... Win8.1 was hopeless, wouldn't even run the driver installer in admin mode, but going back to Vista and running USBDeview showed the drivers *were* there, plugging in this time got a "device installed" message, and SPTool ran to completion. Hurrah! (-:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chenrp:
just got a tracking number for the THL W8S from PANDAWILL!

can't wait...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Batfink33:
How long did it take for you to get a tracking number? I've been waiting 6 days for one from Antelife:(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sirs2k:
Hey guys,

If anybody has, or will have the new W8S. I would like to see what you think of it.

I'm planning to get one but I'm struggling to find any reviews
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chenrp:
the Italians have it.

basically it is the same as the other W8 models but better.

i got tracking number after 1 day! Pandawill!

antelife not sending to ISRAEL anymore.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomi2307:
Hello. I need NVRAM files for Thl W8 (build version: ThL_W8.JB.HD.EN.COM.8P64_MT6589V1.0.13_20130312). Could someone upload it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C3C076:
What do you need it for?

If you lost your imeis you can use MtkDroidTools app to get them back.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomi2307:
I restored imei but I can't connect to mobile network with the second sim. I tested both slots with the same sim card and they work fine. The second sim car will not connect to network. I know I deleted nvram files and was wondering if I messed up something.

Bthw after repairing my phone produces a lot of heat. I think there is smth wrong. What can I do?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomi2307:
Can someone plz upload nvram files from a thl w8 8 gb phone?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] satiros:
i have used an 6516imei.apk found on xda to restore BOTH my IMEI on my dual sim lenovo A660

My guess you are not restored the second imei (you can use the same imei on diffrerenet providers)

my 2 cents
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomi2307:
I restored both IMEI with MTK Droid Tool. the second network will not connect. Now i have another problem. Phone will not boot. I tried to reflash with sp flash tool and it shows error code: S_DA_EMMC_FLASH_NOT_FOUND 3144.This could be a board circuit damage or Nand flash damaged or disconnected pins due to heating problem.

Bottom line my phone now is dead.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagodina:
complete Beginner

1. i want to root my thl w8 beyond!!! but i do not know how. I read something but I'm confused what to do first. do I need to rooting phone and install CWM... i need a tutorial step by step.

2. what is actually GravityMod,Gravitybox,Gravityrom???

thanks in advance!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zombie_wireless:
Does anyone know any app that can record at 60 fps? I've tried igcamera. It lets me change the bitrate which makes the video looks much better. It has an option for 60 fps recording, but it does' nt work. It captures at 29 fps.

For rooting read post #217 and for installing CMW read post #215 from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2237779&page=22
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagodina:
For rooting read post #217 and for installing CMW read post #215 from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2237779&page=22[/QUOTE]

thanks :good:

please answer me this question. what is actually and what is the difference between: GravityMod,Gravitybox,Gravityrom???
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C3C076:
GravityMod == GravityRom.

Custom rom for w8: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2249808

GravityBox - special app that adds features into system for any mtk6589 device: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2316070
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zombie_wireless:
thanks :good:

please answer me this question. what is actually and what is the difference between: GravityMod,Gravitybox,Gravityrom???[/QUOTE]

I'm not an expert nor i know much. But the simplest way i can describe you "root" is this: Imagine having a PC. Do you know those pop-ups asking for administrator priviliges? Imagine if you could not run any applications requiring administrator priviliges. This could be an unrooted phone. There are some apps that Android OS requires to recognize you as administrator in order to run them. When you root your device, there is actually a pop-up window asking you about the privilages and to confirm the action.

So, why is root important? It is important if you want to do some things that the OS does not want you to do, like disabling the advertisings in the applications, or installing an app that lets you cheat within the games and instead of buying "gold" you can change the value. You can also do ustom backups and many many things. It's not necesary for everyone.

About GravityMod, Gravitybox and Gravityrom. I can only tell you about GravityMod. It's simply a modified version of our stock rom. You can see its features here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2249808
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagodina:
?

Exactly how w8 beyond up speed after rooting and installing gm2 what the advantages are?

if the battery lasts after flashing?

:confused:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marceloliv:
Root access easy!

Good news for the users that have no root access yet to their TLH W8!

I tried the framaroot.apk with success! Just a click and voilá!!! Root access easily!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antimonyy:
So just received mine W8 and I'm happy as hell :) ordered it last week on Thursday and got it today. I've ordered from aliexpress checked for most rated seller. Shipment was made by DHL for 18 bucks or something like that. The phone itself is amazing for such a price. Will see what I would say after few months :) probably i will stay with stock ROM this time. Can someone whose been using this phone answer me how does it work after few months of using?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C3C076:
4-month user here.

No single issue at all. This phone is a solid piece of hardware.

I don't use a screen protector and there's no single scratch on the display after 4 months of heavy use.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marceloliv:
I have mine since April and it had only one issue: The proximity sensor has gone. I'm very satisfied with this unit. Worth every cent.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ch-vox:
Hi,

I've just tested on new MIUI v5 ROM made by paolothlw8. It includes English, Italian, and we're working on French implementation.

The UI is very smooth (Eastcom W1 kernel @60fps), and it's quite fully functional, without useless Chinese app.

ROM can be downloaded here : http://www.androidiani.com/forum/thl-modding/328949-rom-thl-w8-beta-miui-v5-italiano.html (thanks to androidiani forum)

With GravityMod ROM, this MIUI ROM is my second preferred one !

:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lindsay02:
I have a friend buy THL W8S on this website: http://www.thlmobilestore.com/ , He waited for 10 days received the phone, what do you need such a long time.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryangb:
Mine came with a screen protector already fitted, I only realised when I looked really closely though! Had it for a month or so now, it's going well except it sometimes reboots in my pocket.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antimonyy:
Noticed one thing about headphones. I have to use thl headphones? Cause mine Philips seems not to work on this device. And by the way sound quality with thl's headphonew not that good. Any fix for that?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Augustine02:
My friend's THL W8 phone sometimes reboots.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osrdek:
I received it 2 weeks ago. And I'm wery satisfied.

I noticed only one flaw. The GPS needs a long time before it gets a solid signal. It says for at least 3 minutes "Poor signal". It's the same with the stock ROM and the GravityMod ROM.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryangb:
Yeah, this seems to be a perennial problem with these. I went through the fix process outlined here: http://www.gizchina.com/2013/07/23/how-to-fix-poor-gps-on-mediatek-phones/ and it has helped a bit. It is still slow though. :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lindsay02:
I'm very sorry, I made the wrong position, and I did not find related topics, I'm clarify this issue, please, can you tell me what is download spped of w7s? is it normal hspa, up to 7.2mbps, or it is HSPA+ with speeds up to 21 mbps (or even more)

thanks in advance!

regards!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ian3head:
Help me (thl w8 8p64)

I was had my THL w8 8gb already rooted via (Auto Root MTK6589 (One click root)

i attempted to flash CWM for gravityMod... to flash that rom

everything appeared to flash successfully, and i did everything exactly as described however.

now my phone has a black screen, wont boot...the backlight does come on... and it does charge i guess, usb drivers still recognize the device but thats it.

THL's official website has no links to restore this phone to stock...ive searched the web for a stock recovery image for hours only to come up empty handed. im no stranger to rooting phones either. its just this phone as very little support. i have to have it for my business so im freaking out.

somebody please.... send me in the direction of a way to restore this phone to stock official firmware

!!!!!! please again it's the THL W8 8GB (8P64 international version)

helllpppp please.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C3C076:
Here's the official 8P64 rom (it's Android 4.1.2. There's no official 4.2.1 to date)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cristivsb:
Hello everybody, i have ordered from www.thlmobilestore.com an thl w9. The order was made yesterday, but so far no answer from the seller. Can anyone, who made orders from this website, tell me in what timeframe can i get an answer from the buyer and of course a tracking number. Thank you!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aoprea:
Who knows where is the GPS antenna on back of the phone

witch of three locations on the back phone are gps antenna ?

1 - right of camera above sdcard

2- left of led camera

3- under the speaker

i want to make a custom gps antenna for better reception

thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gmincca:
Where?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C3C076:
http://www.needrom.com/mobile/thl-w8/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] horovsky:
Hi,

I've crashed the front glass, the digitizer of my thl w8.

Just received a new one but I can see there's nothing like 4 screws and that's all :)

Could somebody help me how to exchange it?

Where is the digitizer connected?

I need to make it hot to get the glass out probably (?) So it is enough to put the new one there with origin pasta?

Thank you very much!

Miroslav
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jakalon:
hello folks, im getting angry. how can i get screenshot on w8 with gravityrom2. vol down+power button doesnt work. please help...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kucyk84:
volume down & power at this same time 2 seconds doesn't? i have no clue :/ download other app?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ch-vox:
it works perfectly here.... :confused:

don't release the buttons until you can hear the snapshot sound.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raquiov:
Hello.

I just received my thl w8 16Gb, but it has the chinese ROM!! Build number ThL_W8.JB2.FHD.CN.COM.8P128_MT6589TV1.0.5_20130626.

Is there any way to change this ROM? I cannot find my dump on C3C076's post. I've dumped it and uploaded to mega, just in case but i cannot post to that thread.

Regards,

Alex
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _ossie_:
Have a look at this post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45434227

Or http://www.needrom.com/mobile/thl-w8-5/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raquiov:
So, can I install an image that does not match my build number? (ThL_W8.JB2.FHD.CN.COM.8P128_MT6589TV1.0.5_20130626)

Thanks!

Alejandro
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _ossie_:
If you have a W8 you can install any ROM specifically for a W8.

Surprised you can't just select English as the default language though?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raquiov:
When I try to download the image that C3C076 made for ThL_W8.JB2.FHD.CN.COM.8P128_MT6589TV1.0.5_20130626 (W8 Beyond Chinese), I'm always getting this error:

My device is not a beyond, just a W8 16Gb. Do I need to make any changes to the scatter file or sth similar?

Thanks!

Alex
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C3C076:
Try using mtk droid tools to generate scatter file and then try to use it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2160490
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raquiov:
Thanks you everybody.

I have to say that I finally was able to change the ROM, after making my own scatter file, and bricking and unbricking my w8 :good:.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jakalon:
Can aybody know to add facebook friend pictures to our contacts on w8?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] biomass75:
Hello everyone,

I am contemplating getting the W8S version - does anyone here have any feedback regarding how it compares to other W8 models? Is Gravitymod expected to work on it?

On a sidenote: I have read most of this thread, and C3C076, you are amazing, Dude! Keep up the good work!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sipart:
I had a w8 beyond and found that ram was being consumed a lot, so sold it and went for the w8s.

Bit of a mini review from me in the comments of this iocean review: http://www.modaco.com/page/news/_/android/android-reviews/iocean-x7-elite-review-r1216

Recovery for w8s in the thread below, this will root it as will and then you manually install the xposed frame work and then gravity box:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2249808
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glisignoli:
HDMI OTG?

Hello

Does anyone know if the THL W8 can use a hdmi otg cable?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lindsay02:
THL W8 support HSPA +21 M high-speed network?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _ossie_:
Rooting my W8S did not work for me with Framaroot or the "one click root" method posted earlier.

I finally got root using eroot v1.3.4 from http://www.runamux.net/search/view/file/9fLmV0ty/ERoot-1014.html
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gmincca:
query

Hi,

There is no HDMI (video out) socket on W8 only micro USB which does not support otg cable.

:(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sipart:
http://bbs.antelife.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=421#lastpost

Antelife have usefully posted most of the original ROMs for the thl range of phones.

Cheers
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] makingccc:
Hello guys. I ve got a problem for almost 2 weeks. When I connect the phone using a USB cable in my pc and enable USB mass storage the phone restart. Do you know what is going on?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gattone_16:
guys I need help! THL in my W8 + I accidentally put the logo.bin via CWM of galaxy s4

Now the phone is off when I put in the battery charged and I tried split

caricargli again the gravity ROM 3.0 but not going to change the logo of the battery as I do? logo.bin where can I find the THL W8 +?:crying:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lindsay02:
Is there a method can solve all THL phone's GPS problem?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quarando:
gps

Alright, maybe you have a hardware problem, my gps is working quite well either in sport tracking programs as well as osm navigation. Please keep in mind, the problem about wrong speed and distance calculation is most likely a bug in a system library and has nothing to do with the gps system, hopefully we will see a rom update to 4.2.2 or 4.3 with a fix.

Having said as much, currently I sit in the basement, around 1m away from the window and get a fix in gps test in roundabout 10s with 13 satellite in sight, even though we have a solid overcast.

If your phone is rooted, you could try do the following steps, maybe this will help a bit.

- First geht the app "Mobiluncle MTK Tools" in your play store.

- Open the tool, allow superuser access and choose "Engineer Mode".

- Next "Engeneer Mode ( MTK ).

- Swipe to right for "Location"

- Choose Location Based Services

- In the menu bar on top choose AGPS

- Enable A-Gps

- In the menu bar on top choose EPO

- Enable EPO

- Enable Auto Download (this will use a bit of data, for me around 4Mb per month)

- Touch EPO button to download the needed files

- In the menu bar on top choose GPS

- Touch Button "GPS (OFF)" to start GPS

- Wait till you get a lock (maybe you'll need to get outside for that)

- Touch Button "Ref Position"

- New window opens, touch "Apply Last Location"

- Leave the window, if you like to you can test with "YGPS" how fast your phone gets a lock

Hope this helps.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lindsay02:
Thank you very much for your help.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oksagi:
THL w8 bricked

Hey guys,

I bricked my thl, not charging, PC not see when cable connected.

Can someone help me?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C3C076:
Get stock ROM (try searching on needrom.com) for your model and do "firmware upgrade" in sp flash tool.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _ossie_:
Don't think that he can do that as he says the PC can't see the phone :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oksagi:
Already tried it, no success.

PC doesn't see on device manager the THL.

Installed manually VCOM driver no result.

Correct! i saw here people that managed to solve the problem by TEST POINT.

Any body know where is the TP?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lindsay02:
Did you THL W8 phone have fever problem?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oksagi:
actually i did a factory restore, after that the phone no turning on, no charging Led light, no usb connection detected by pc with/without battery
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _ossie_:
Maybe your battery went flat or faulty battery? Do you have a spare? External or universal charger? Friend with same phone so you can borrow battery?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oksagi:
Already tried to change battery
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cacan031:
GPS antenna fix

While there are many advice on how to tweak software side of GPS in THL W8, W8+, W8S, W8 Beyond, none of them won't help with GPS signal reception. Only HW mod can help with that, and finally, thank to befano71, there's one very simple that works... :)

For THL W8S GPS antenna mod [simple HW mod], check here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46327334&postcount=20

Post your results, please...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] provolazza:
HI, these my first post, and sorry for my English. I have a thl w8+, and I have a problem: My phone, when I come back from job to home, freez the signal. On the dysplay, you can see signal of both the operators, but telephone doesn't work. After reebot everithing is ok. I tested Gm2 3.0...GM2 1.9...Gm2 1.7 and last stock 20130625...now I'm testing Gm2 1.5....but I don't know were is the problem. Same think appens when in the morning I go from home to job driving 25 Km during I lost the signal..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagemon:
THL W8 Beyond fails to start

Hello everybody and I really hope someone can help me. I've got THL W8 Beyond (no topic for it?) and the following problem with it. The device is on its stock setup so nothing has been done to it after buying it.

However now the device doesn't boot beyond the THL start up screen. The screen freezes and nothing happens, sometimes I can get the loading led to bright up but usually not. Is there any way to get the phone back to life since I am not that keen on sending device to China for repair with accounts still on the device. I've tried the Vol+ & Power combination but no success. :confused:

Any help would be appreciated.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C3C076:
Try without SD card/SIM card inserted. (in case you haven't tried already)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagemon:
Hi and yes, I have tried it. No SD card is inserted at all. Tried with two batterys, neither reboots the phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C3C076:
What about trying factory reset (wipe data) from Stock recovery? (in case you don't have important data in your phone).

Try booting into stock recovery by powering on while holding Vol+. Factory reset option should be there.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagemon:
And the answer:

So that doesn't help either. Is there any way to wipe the data and perhaps try to insert another rom to the device without actually starting the device. Is it even possible, I think by default the USB debug was on so IF I can get Windows to find the device is it even possible to "unbrick" it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C3C076:
You can use SP Flash Tool (low level flashing). Works great.

Check out this site for stock ROM:

http://www.needrom.com/mobile/thl-w8-beyond/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagemon:
So it is possible to flash it back to life IF I can get my computer to see the device? That would be great even though the information from the device will be lost.

If I get it to work I might even try different ROM after I get it back up and running. Thank you for your help, will inform you what happens once I get my hands on that phone again. :cool:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C3C076:
SP Flash Tool will see your device even if its off. You need to install USB VCOM Driver first.

http://goo.im/devs/C3C0/THLW8/tools

It can bring your device back provided there's no hardware failure.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jagemon:
Damn, looks like the USB debugging isn't on so I cannot perform the flashing. The computer doesn't recognize the device connected without the battery. :crying:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C3C076:
You don't need USB debugging. Sp flash tool does low level flashing when os is not booted at all. Device will be detected as soon as you start flashing provided your USB vcom driver is installed correctly...

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